Child and Youth Worker

Career
Opportunity
CUPE
NTB
644
–
Child
and
Youth
Worker
12
Month
–
temporary
to
March
5,
2027
Posted January 8, 2026

Job Code 65 Internal/External

Date
of
Appointment:
March 6, 2026

Reporting To
Manager: Social Work Department, under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Education.

Description
The Child and Youth Worker will support the learning, achievement, and well-being of students in a faith-based, Catholic school environment where the centrality of Jesus Christ permeates all aspects of school life. Within the HWCDSB model of Each Belongs, in collaboration with school administrators, school teams, classroom teachers, central resource teachers: behavior team, and central inter- disciplinary teams, the Child and Youth Worker (CYW) will deliver universal evidence-based programs, interventions, and strategies for the purpose of prevention and early intervention, at assigned schools. The Child and Youth Worker will work with students of all ages affected by a range of needs, which might include social/emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. Support will be provided primarily in small groups or in whole class settings, and occasionally on an individual basis. Delivery of approved programs will occur both within and outside of the classroom setting, during both instructional and non- instructional time (e.g., lunchtime). This work does not involve clinical counselling.

Details Of Function

• Deliver HWCDSB approved programs to students, including but not limited to Tools for Life, Zones of Regulation, Restorative Practices, etc.;
• Deliver HWCDSB approved programs and strategies to students to build skills in executive functioning, including behavior regulation, social/emotional regulation, and resiliency;
• Deliver HWCDSB approved programs and strategies to students that build student/peer relationships, including but not limited to Roots of Empathy, PEERS, Social Thinking; Second Step; etc.;
• Apply principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), i.e., functional behavior assessment, behavior support plan, ABA strategies, etc., where appropriate;
• Collect data as part of the observation and monitoring of students for the purpose of assisting in the development of an intervention plan or for the revision of goals;
• Participate, with the school team, in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the student plans, which may include the IEP, Behaviour Plan, Safety Plan and Transition Plan;
• Collaborate with school teams to recommend intervention and behaviour management strategies, including de-escalation strategies within a classroom;
• Communicate regularly with the classroom teacher;
• Model strategies and provide capacity-building sessions within a school environment for school staff;
• Maintain appropriate notetaking and record keeping, including anecdotal reports and records;
• Attend and participate in student planning meetings, including family meetings, SRT meetings, staff meetings, etc.;
• In accordance with respective privacy legislation, collaborate with community agencies to gather information regarding services and resources applicable to student and school programming needs;
• Provide professional development sessions on system professional activity days, (e.g., ABA, Zones of Regulation, Tools for Life, etc.);
• Participate in training as required by the HWCDSB; and,
• Assume other duties/responsibilities related to student needs as determined by the Assistant Superintendent of Education.

Qualifications:
(Applicants
shall
possess
the
following
as
of
date
of
posting)

• Child and Youth Worker diploma (college level) or Child and Youth Care degree (university level) or equivalent, from a recognized institution;
• Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care.

Preference
will
be
given
to
the
candidate
who
possesses
the
following:

• A minimum of three years of successful experience as a Child and Youth Worker in an educational setting;
• Comprehensive understanding of the developmental needs of children/youth;
• Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) certified or willingness to be trained;
• ABA training from a recognized institution;
• Experience in the application of principles of ABA;
• Skill and comfort in preparation and delivery of professional development sessions;
• Familiarity with the Education Act, the Child and Family Services Act, and the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally as a member of a Catholic professional learning community with staff, students, and parents;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to take initiative;
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality as mandated by relevant legislation;
• Strong computer literacy skills;
• Awareness of community-based supports for students with exceptionalities.

Applicants
must
have:

• a valid class "G" Ontario Driver's license and reliable vehicle as daily travel from school to school is required for assignments;
• the ability to travel to any school within the HWCDSB jurisdiction.

Location:
Various locations

Salary
CUPE Category 9 ($ $37.21) plus vacation

Last
date
for
consideration:
January 16, 2026

Applicants Shall Include The Following

• an updated resume;
• a copy of the diploma or degree;
• a recent letter of recommendation from a principal or supervisor.

Please
Note:
Only candidates having the stated qualifications shall be interviewed. Incomplete packages will be returned.

Applicants shall submit a resume/CV that outlines skills, abilities, qualifications, course documentation, letter of application, and letters of recommendation from immediate supervisor and/or past supervisor. Submit your resume/CV and other required documentation to Please include the full posting title within the subject line and attach your submission.

Education
Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focussed system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board's Mission which is:

"In
union
with
our
Bishop,
to
enable
all
learners
to
realize
the
fullness
of
humanity
of
which
our
Lord
Jesus
Christ
is
the
model"
The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you are contacted regarding an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources (or the hiring manager) if you require an accommodation.

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